How do we know our students are learning? Through assessment. Assessment is an ongoing process for determining student achievement of the core skills essential to their success after graduation. Assessment requires the establishment of clear and measurable learning outcomes and collecting evidence that identifies how well students are achieving these outcomes.

Individual Course Learning Outcomes identify the specific skills, knowledge, and abilities students must master in order to receive credit for the course.

MIAD’s formal assessment activities focus on measuring College-Wide and Major-Specific Learning Outcomes. Evidence of student achievement toward these outcomes is gathered, compiled and analyzed. Faculty then meet to review, discuss, and interpret the evidence. Based on their analyses, faculty identify ways to make improvements to teaching and learning.

WHY IS ASSESSMENT AT MIAD IMPORTANT?

For two reasons:

We want to ensure that our students are learning and that we can measure that learning.

We are committed to continuous improvement.

Several years ago, in a book entitled Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on Campus, researchers found that many students’ skills in critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing actually decline while they are in college. That’s not very good news for the students enrolled in the colleges that the researchers studied. It suggests why many people distrust higher education. What’s the point of attending college if students’ skills decline?

At MIAD we conduct assessment to ensure our students’ skills improve throughout their college careers. Our assessment research at MIAD reveals:

Over the past 6 years, first-year students’ critical and creative thinking skills are improving.

Over the past 6 years, first-year students’ research, communication, and reasoning skills are improving.

In all majors, seniors consistently demonstrate significantly high rates of growth in their studio skills over first-year students. While first-year students show evidence of approaching competency, seniors show clear evidence of mastery.

In other words, the college has an ongoing and meaningful program for measuring our students’ learning. We have evidence that students’ skills and knowledge are growing throughout their four years. In support of their professional readiness, faculty make sure that all of our students:

Develop learning portfolios to show evidence of their growth across four years

Work with professional artists and designers throughout their four years

Develop senior exhibits and portfolios which are critiqued by professionals

At the same time, faculty are constantly reviewing student growth and seeking new ways to improve the learning experience that MIAD offers.

]]>markfetherston@miad.edu (Mark Fetherston)ROOTWed, 27 Jul 2016 02:40:20 -0500FERPA Rightshttps://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/registration-services/ferpa-rights
https://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/registration-services/ferpa-rightsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.) These rights include:

The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, [or other appropriate official,] a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask MIAD to amend a record should write Jean Weimer, Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If MIAD decides not to amend the record as requested, MIAD will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing re­garding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to provide written consent before MIAD discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

MIAD discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official typically includes a person employed by MIAD in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law en­forcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance com­mittee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of MIAD who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official typically has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educa­tion record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for MIAD.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by MIAD to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in § 99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, § 99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student —

To other school officials, including teachers, within MIAD whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in § 99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(3) are met. (§ 99.31(a)(1))

To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of § 99.34. (§ 99.31(a)(2))

To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or State-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§ 99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)

In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. (§ 99.31(a)(4))

To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. (§ 99.31(a)(7))

To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§ 99.31(a)(8))

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§ 99.31(a)(9))

To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to § 99.36. (§ 99.31(a)(10))

Information the school has designated as “directory information” under § 99.37. (§ 99.31(a)(11))

To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of § 99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§ 99.31(a)(13))

To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of § 99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§ 99.31(a)(14))

To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))

Students may release non-directory information (grades, etc.) to parents or others. To authorize this release, students must complete a “Release of Student Information Form”. This form is available in the Registrar’s Office, R45. Without written consent, MIAD is legally prohibited from releasing a student’s personal, academic, or financial information to anyone except the student. Questions about FERPA should be directed to Jean Weimer, Registrar.

Ordinary directory information, i.e., local address and phone number, is not considered confidential and can be released to MIAD faculty and staff unless a written request to the contrary is filed annually with the Registrar’s Office. Directory information is not publicly released outside the MIAD community except in emergency situations.

Students may not inspect and review the following as outlined by the Act:

Financial information submitted by their parents;

Confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions;

Employment, or job placement, or honors to which they have waived the rights of inspection and review;

Education records containing information about more than one student, in which case the

Institute will permit access only to the part of the record that pertains to the inquiring student.

]]>markfetherston@miad.edu (Mark Fetherston)ROOTSat, 19 Dec 2015 01:58:57 -0600LGBTA Resourceshttps://www.miad.edu/college-services/student-life/lgbt-resources
https://www.miad.edu/college-services/student-life/lgbt-resourcesMIAD is committed to providing a safe educational environment, free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We foster tolerance, sensitivity, understanding and mutual respect. Embracing diversity is one of MIAD’s Core Values; inclusivity is central to our community. We support LGBTQ&A students and employees through resources and services that promote a successful college experience.

Procedure for students declaring a preferred gender

All transgender and non-gender conforming students are able to declare a preferred gender at any registration. (Beginning in 2016, the registration process will include a data entry form that students will use to identify preferred gender, name, and pronoun use.)

The declaration process begins in the Registrar’s Office by declaring gender and preferred pronouns.

The Registrar’s Office will notify a student’s faculty of any name or pronoun changes.

Students may have to self-advocate and communicate their transition to faculty and staff outside of the classroom.

Legal and preferred names

Legal names are used for enrollment verification, official transcript, FERPA, financial aid and student financial accounts, student employment, and any other documentation that is tied to a student’s social security number. Students can receive (upon request to IT) an alias email with preferred name. Preferred names can be used in all other cases including MIAD ID cards, student directory, and class rosters.

All Gender Restrooms at MIAD

LGBT Resources

UNITE: University Network for Intersex and Trans Empowerment

To advance the interests and well-being of trans gender, gender non-conforming, and intersex students on campus(UWM) and the larger Milwaukee community through education, social support and political advocacy

MKE LGBT Community Center

The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is dedicated to serving the needs of LGBTQ people and to making the Greater Milwaukee area safer and more inclusive. The Center offers programming around anti-violence, healthy relationships, counseling, financial coaching, as well as a lending library with over 2000 LGBT titles, meeting space for over 100 groups during the year, computer/internet access, and resource referrals

Milwaukee Pride

The mission of Milwaukee Pride, Inc is to educate both the general community and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT) communities about needs, issues and various aspects of the LGBT culture; to provide a forum to celebrate the history and accomplishments of LGBT people; to create an environment for networking and outreach for services and community opportunities for LGBT people and their families and friends

Genderqueer Milwaukee

Genderqueer Milwaukee is a free and open community group whose mission includes: bringing people together to talk and think about gender in new ways, increasing visibility of gender variant people and educating the larger Milwaukee community on issues of importance to people in the gender variant community

Cream City Foundation

Cream City Foundation mobilizes philanthropic resources by harnessing the pride, passion, and commitment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies to advance the human rights and respond to the human needs of LGBT people in Southeastern Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Health Services – LGBT Health

In order to create a health promoting environment and to reduce health inequities, LGBT persons must have access to culturally competent medical treatment and prevention services and must be in included in public health outreach programs. The first step toward accomplishing this goal is to make the LGBT community, service providers, educators, and the boarder public aware of health issues affecting LGBT people and to make resources available to address these issues

Aeron has spent a lifetime designing spaces. Born in Boulder, Colorado, Aeron moved with his family over 15 times in 15 years, living in Washington, Utah, California, Florida, Illinois and Wisconsin. Every time he arrived in a new place, he focused on his art and made an effort to create a space that felt like “home.” Aeron is most passionate about custom architectural details. With a BFA in Interior Architecture and Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, his introduction to the field actually came one afternoon in high school when his art teacher, Mr. Heil, decided to teach a lesson “Architecture is Art, Too,” focusing on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. Aeron enjoys Avant-Garde Art and Architecture, mountain biking and spending time with his wife and their dogs.

"While at MIAD, I developed a strong portfolio of fabricated work, and gained invaluable real-world work experience. MIAD gave me great confidence in my work, and by my sophomore year I knew I would love designing for the rest of my life. I was given great opportunities to design and build my concepts during my four years in IA+D at MIAD. I was given a great opportunity to discover my passion for design, without knowing a thing about architecture before I attended MIAD. Now, I'm a successful architectural designer with skilled knowledge in my profession."

]]>markfetherston_old@miad.edu (Mark Fetherston Legacy Acct)ROOTSun, 16 Aug 2015 14:34:32 -0500What to do if you have been assaultedhttps://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/sexual-misconduct-policy-resources/what-to-do-if-you-ve-been-assaulted
https://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/sexual-misconduct-policy-resources/what-to-do-if-you-ve-been-assaultedIf you are not safe or need immediate help: On campus: Call security 847-3300 Off campus: Call 911

Seek medical attention as soon as possible after a sexual assault: The Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, is accessible through the Emergency Room entrance. Staff there can address all issues including crisis counseling, injuries, STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing and treatment, pregnancy and the gathering of physical evidence, as well as referrals for further care. All contact with SATC staff is confidential. SATC can be accessed in person or by phone (414-219-5555) 24 hours a day. https://ahc.aurorahealthcare.org/services/sexual-assault/satc.asp Refrain from changing clothes, bathing, eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. Do not go to the bathroom if possible. This is so that physical evidence can be collected and preserved. You do not need to decide at this time whether you want to press charges but if you save the evidence, it offers you more options in the future when you are better able to decide. The staff at SATC are trained to collect and save this type of evidence for you.

Marquette University Medical Clinic can also provide evaluation and treatment for injuries and STIs, as well as pregnancy testing. Marquette University Medical Clinic is open Monday-Friday.

Support at MIAD There are people at MIAD who can help you make the decisions that are right for you. MIAD’s Victim advocates can provide information about MIAD and community resources, assist you in reporting the assault and support you through each step of the process.

To talk with an advocate, contact either Jennifer Crandall, Marianne Honrath, or Sara Thor:

If you are not safe or need immediate help: On campus: Call Security 847-3300 Off campus: Call 911

Seek medical attention as soon as possible after a sexual assault: The Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, is accessible through the Emergency Room entrance. Staff there can address all issues including crisis counseling, injuries, STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing and treatment, pregnancy and the gathering of physical evidence, as well as referrals for further care. All contact with SATC staff is confidential. SATC can be accessed in person or by phone (414-219-5555) 24 hours a day.

]]>markfetherston_old@miad.edu (Mark Fetherston Legacy Acct)ROOTThu, 25 Jun 2015 21:08:32 -0500Introductory Writing Samplehttps://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/registration-services/writing-placement-essay
https://www.miad.edu/college-services/academic-services/registration-services/writing-placement-essayCongratulations on your decision to attend the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design! The transition to college is one of the most exciting experiences in a young person's life. As a MIAD student, you will receive not only an outstanding studio education, but a first-rate college education in academic areas as well. The writing curriculum involves four semesters of required course work that will support and enhance your education as artists and designers. In order to provide us with an introduction to you as a writer and a learner, you will need to complete the Introductory Writing Sample online.

Your MIAD email account username (firstnamelastname) and email account password will also allow you to access the writing prompt. Once you have logged in, please read carefully through the introduction and instructions for the sample. You are required to watch the Writing Sample Demo Video in order to write your sample. Once you have watched the video, you may begin.

Keep in mind that once you begin, you will have 75 minutes to complete it. Once you start, you cannot log out or close your browser window.

Students with applicable Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or transfer credit for first-year writing are not required to write the sample and will be exempted. If you feel you have Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit that has not yet been evaluated that will fulfill first-year writing, please contact Mark Fetherston via email at markfetherston@miad.edu to discuss your options. If you are unsure if you have transfer credit for first-year writing, please contact your admissions counselor directly.